An incensed Rowling hit back at the claim, suggesting that Dorries thought successful men from working class backgrounds should "know your place".

She defended Beckham's ability to air his thoughts on Brexit, after the footballer said he was supporting the In campaign because "we live in a vibrant and connected world where together as a people we are strong".

Rowling mocked Dorries, interpreting her criticism as thinking it meant: "Don't start thinking you can have opinions just because you made it."

Know your place, successful working class boys. Don't start thinking you can have opinions just because you made it. https://t.co/PySiMixZpA

She claimed an independent Britain would mean borders being better protected and fewer migrants being able to offer cheap labour and supress the wage growth of those who struggle like she did during her formative years on an estate.

@jk_rowling That's why I want to protect borders and prevent cheap labour from suppressing the wage of struggling on my estate #VoteLeave